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It's time to get your smile on and celebrate National School Pictures Day, which falls on the second Thursday of September each year. This day was created as a way to recognize and celebrate the importance of school photos in our lives – they capture memories that will last a lifetime! From the awkwardness of middle school to the pride of high school graduation, school photos are a great way to look back at all the changes we've gone through throughout our educational journey. So grab your camera and flash those pearly whites for National School Pictures Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1840s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dawn of School Photography</div><div class='timeline-text'>Photography starts to play a part in education, with some schools taking classroom and individual pictures for record keeping and souvenirs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1873</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First School Yearbook</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first recorded high school yearbook in the United States was created by the students and faculty of the Adams Academy in Derry, New Hampshire.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s-60s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Yearbook Fad</div><div class='timeline-text'>The trend of school yearbooks with individual student photos blossoms in the United States during the mid-20th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Age Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Canon EOS 650, the first commercially available autofocus single-lens reflex camera, marks the transition to digital photography.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Digital School Photos</div><div class='timeline-text'>Digital technology reshapes school photography, allowing for more customization like backgrounds, retouching and instant previews.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National School Pictures Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>An unofficial holiday, National School Pictures Day is founded in the United States to celebrate the importance of capturing school memories through photos.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dress up</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Wear a fun and creative outfit to school pictures day. Add accessories or props to make your photos extra special.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bring friends</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Group photos are always more fun with friends. Invite your classmates to join in on the fun.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a backdrop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a unique backdrop for your school photo. Use photos, fabric, or posters to create a setting that is special to you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take selfies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>School pictures don’t always turn out the way we want them to. Take pictures of yourself before, after, or during the photo session to capture the real you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share online</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Post your pics on social media and share them with friends and family. It’s a great way to spread the love and celebrate National School Pictures Day!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Preserve memories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>School pictures are a great way to preserve your child's memories from each school year. It's fun to look back and reminisce at how much they have changed over time, while also having physical keepsakes of their academic achievements.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Create a scrapbook</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>School pictures can be used to make a scrapbook of your child's progress throughout the years. This is an excellent way to document their growth and help them reflect on their academics, friendships, and extracurricular activities from each grade.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Showcase achievement</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Over the course of the school year, students can take pride in achieving milestones such as earning good grades or finishing an entire reading book. Having their school picture taken after these accomplishments is proof that hard work pays off, giving everyone an incentive to aim higher!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>School pictures date back to the Victorian era</h3><p class='facts-content'>Photography was a luxury in the Victorian era and parents considered it significant to capture their children's images once they started attending school - a trend which still continues today.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Yearbooks make school pictures permanent</h3><p class='facts-content'>Often comprised of formal school portraits, yearbooks help cement school moments into history which is an interesting evolution of the school picture tradition.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Portrait orientation has dominated school pictures</h3><p class='facts-content'>The portrait orientation - a photography model where the image is more vertical than horizontal - has predominantly been used in school pictures due to its focus on the subject, reinforcing the personal nature of school pictures.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Digital Influence: School pictures are far more versatile now</h3><p class='facts-content'>With the advent of digital technology, the traditional formats of school photos have expanded to include more candid shots, group photos, and even themed portraits, making school photos a more versatile commemorative tool.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Retouching can alter a school photo’s authenticity</h3><p class='facts-content'>While digital retouching tools can come in handy for minor adjustments, overuse has sparked a debate about the importance of maintaining authenticity and realness in school pictures.</p></div></div>
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